Prison Officer

Serco Group Plc; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Free gym

Free meals on shift

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Discounts

Job summary

Serco Group Plc at HMP Dovegate in Uttoxeter is seeking Prison Custody Officers to supervise prisoners, support education and work programmes, and assist with security and administrative tasks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, with visa and UK residency requirements in place.

Benefits include free parking, gym access, free meals on shift, a pension, and health and wellbeing support. The role offers flexible shift patterns and clear opportunities for career progression within the

Qualifications

• Visa must have at least two years remaining.
• Candidate must have lived in the UK for at least one year.

Responsibilities

• Supervising prisoners in all aspects of prison wing activity.
• Overseeing work and education programmes, encouraging prisoners to participate.
• Operational matters such as prisoner headcounts, prison cell searching, security, and administrative processes.
• Managing prisoners who are at risk of self-harm.

Skills

Visa requirements met (2 years)

UK residency (1+ year)

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Serco | HMP/YOI Dovegate

ST14 8XR

Prison Officer

HMP Dovegate, Uttoxeter

Our Prison Custody Officers join us from a wide range of backgrounds - including customer service, administration, retail and hospitality, warehousing and logistics, the Armed Forces, health and social care, manufacturing, trades, operations and supervision, security, education and more. Day to day you'll be involved in:

• Supervising prisoners in all aspects of prison wing activity
• Overseeing work and education programmes, encouraging prisoners to participate
• Operational matters such as prisoner headcounts, prison cell searching, security, and administrative processes
• Managing prisoners who are at risk of self-harm

Requirements

• Have at least two years remaining on your current visa to ensure sufficient time in the role
• Have lived in the UK for at least one year

Reference Number: 305057

Salary: Up to £33,337 per annum

• Opportunity to earn approximately £37,800 including overtime (while we cannot guarantee overtime will always be available, this is based on an average of 4hrs per week)
• Clear career development pathways for you to transition quickly into operational management positions with salaries ranging from £36,000 to £42,000
• Flexible shift patterns available
• Free parking on site
• Free use of the gym
• Free food while on shift
• Pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Serco discounts which include cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships and you can apply for a Blue Light discount card

Sector: Prison Service